Rangers hire Derek McInnes as manager while Hearts appoint Wouter Vrancken

Former Hearts manager Derek McInnes left Tynecastle after a title‑challenging season and was appointed manager of Rangers. McInnes said, “I feel as though I belong here,” and highlighted his long‑standing support for the club. The move came after Rangers dismissed Danny Rohl, with chief executive Jim Gillespie confirming the decision to replace him with McInnes.

At Hearts, owner Tony Bloom’s analytics‑driven project continued with the hiring of Belgian coach Wouter Vrancken. Vrancken, praised for his aggressive attacking style in Belgium, said, “I like to have the ball,” and stressed a collaborative recruitment approach. He inherits a squad that has already seen significant turnover, including the departure of captain Lawrence Shankland, and aims to build on the club’s recent success using a data‑focused philosophy.